Front End Loader

Why Diggerman Training?

Our point of difference here at Diggerman Training is that we are also a large earthmoving company, which operates all over Queensland. This means that we know the industry well and are in touch with its needs within operators. Our extremely experienced trainers who have worked in the industry for many years will use this knowledge to train you to the highest standard.

Who Should Attend?

Persons who are working in, or intend to work in the building, road maintenance, mining and/or construction industries operating a front end loader to perform various tasks.

How long will the training take?

Diggerman Training offers different roller courses tailored to suit different students needs based on experience and other factors such as time, having access to your own machine and/or to allow students the maximum amount of practical time on the machine.

Course 1

This course is designed to cater for the trainee who has had considerable documented experience operating a wheeled front end loader. Additional training will be required should evidence provided be insufficient.

The duration of this course is approximately 1 day in length (8:00 am to 4.00 pm).

Cost: $650

Course 2

For the trainee who has operated equipment previously but cannot provide evidence to substantiate their claims.

The duration of this course is approximately 2 days in length (8:00 am to 4:00 pm).

Cost: $1000

Course 3

This course is designed to cater to persons with little or no previous operating experience.

The duration of this course is approximately 3 days in length (8:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Cost: $1950

Course 4

For the trainee who will be undertaking formal RTO training and then return to their own workplace for practical training using a logbook with a training plan to document that informal training.

The duration of this course is approximately 5 hours theory training here at Diggerman, 40 hours practical experience in your own time and then a practical test which can be completed in 2 hours.

Cost: $650

Who is eligible to undertake this training?

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Students will learn to…

Students will learn to operate a front end loader in a safe and efficient manner. The course will include the following:

Plan and prepare

Conduct machine pre-operational checks

Operate a front end loader

Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials

Select, remove and fit attachments

Relocate the front end loader

Carry out machine operator maintenance

Clean up

How is the course conducted and assessed?

Your training will be divided up into two parts firstly theory and once that is completed a practical section. After being taught both how to operate a front end loader correctly and all the required theoretical knowledge you will be tested on both areas.

Qualification outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the unit a Statement of Attainment will be issued. Participants will receive a wallet card consisting of one (1) nationally recognised unit of competency.